About
We arrange regular provider forums to engage with providers operating in our local market, with the intention of providing opportunities to work collaboratively, rather than these being meetings purely focused on sharing information and answering questions – although we appreciate that there is always likely to be an element of this.
All providers
Following on from the Council’s budget being set we have confirmed our uplift offer for 2026/27 to care and support provides which is detailed here. Where someone’s needs have changed this will be looked at in the normal way as these uplifts only relate to inflation.
We held two provider forums on 21/04/2026 and 22/04/2026 which included a briefing for providers on inflationary uplifts for 2026/27 and Somerset Council’s position for 2026/27. The presentation given at both meetings can be viewed here.
Our other Provider Forums are structured around our main markets:
Care Homes
Next Meeting: TBC
Venue: TBC
Home Care Dynamic Purchasing System
Next Meeting: TBC
Venue: TBC
Specialist Adult Support in Somerset (SASIS) Dynamic Purchasing System
Next Meeting: 23 July 2026 from 1.30pm to 3pm
Online: Microsoft Teams
Use this link to book a place
Future SASIS Meetings
- 24 September 1026 from 11am to 12.30pm
- 8 December 2026 from 2pm to 3.30pm
- 26 January 2027 from 2pm to 3.30pm
- 25 March 2027 from 11am to 12.30pm
Previous Provider Forums
We held two Provider Forums in June 2025, on 3 June 2025 and 4 June 2025
Agenda:
- Introduction and Welcome
- Launch of our Market Position Statement
- International Recruitment
- Update from our Neighbourhood Operational Teams
- Update on our CQC Inspection
- Use of VAT grouping
We have included links below to the presentation and a recording of the Forum on 4 June 2025: